2012 Nissan Versa has more features, larger sticker--$10,990

The redesigned Nissan Versa has more standard features and a higher starting price for the 2012 model year--$10,990 without destination costs.

The sub-$10,000 Versa will no longer be sold in the United States. Destination costs for the 2012 model have not yet been released.

The 2012 Nissan Versa will be available in three models--the 1.6 S, the 1.6 SV and the 1.6 SL--and is scheduled to hit dealer lots in early August.

The base 1.6-liter Versa S comes standard with more midlevel features for 2012, such as air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD stereo and a six-way-adjustable driver's seat.

More features are available with the 1.6-liter Versa SV CVT, priced at $14,560, and the 1.8-liter Versa SL CVT, at $15,560. Optional equipment includes Bluetooth, XM satellite radio, touch-screen navigation and a USB input for iPod/MP3 players.

By Michelle Koueiter